Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 45332, Noah Downs, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Downs, Noah
S. 45332
CONTENTS

Feb'y 34 transfo to into for 4 Sept 1834 & notice sent to him care of table A. Mann for H.R.
Genl. V. Notification sent from Bennington, Vt. O. G. 16 in 1818. Bennington, Vt. August 31. 1820, to be paid.
New-York 2. 158 R  Payment
Noah Downs
of Bennington in the state of Vermont who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Reuben of the New Hampshire line, for the term of Five Years 1775
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 16 th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d of June and sent to Hon. Isaac Tichenor Bennington Vermont
  Arrears to 4th of  Mar. 1819.  77.10    Semi-annual all'ce ending  Sep 1819.  48.00    Mo. 20.      31   $125.16  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Noah Downs
Petition for ex
junior c
Noah Downs
Private
78 to 83
Heed - N. Hampshire
Correct by Bill Regt.
Admitted
Adm.
Hon. Mr. Tichenor
Senate

State of Vermont, Bennington County ss -
On this 10 th day of May 1818 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the county court of the county of Bennington in said State of Vermont, personally appears Noah Downs aged fifty six years the first day of March last, resident in Bennington in said State, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war." That he the said Noah Downs enlisted in Deering in the state of New Hampshire in the company commanded by Captain W m Rawell in Col n Reed's regiment of the New Hampshire line in the year 1778, and as he thinks in the month of May or June, for during the war: that he continued to serve in said corps, and in the service of the United States untill the first of May as near as he can recollect 1783, when he left the service at Newburg in the state of New York; that he was with General Sullivan in his expedition to the Indian country, in which he was attached to General Poor's brigade, & in the battle at Newtown in the year 1779, and that he was in Fort Herkimer when it was attacked by the Indians in 1782; that when he left the army he left it without a discharge considering at the time, that he had a right to do it as the war was over, that he served in the continental army in the revolutionary war nearly five years, & that he is in reduced circumstances, & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; & that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. Sworn to & declared before me the day & year aforesaid.
John H. Olin J st Judge of Co. Court
I John H. Olin Judge of the County Court for the County of Bennington aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Noah Downs did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the Common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the secretary of war, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I further certify that from the examinations of respectable persons & from my own knowledge, that the said Noah Downs is a very poor man.
May 10 th 1818
John H. Olin J st Judge of Co. Court

Noah Downs
Declaration
6h 43m
12 158
2 Sep 1817

DISTRICT OF VERMONT, SS.
ON this 22 nd day of June 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a county court and court of record, which has power to fine and imprison, and is constituted a court of record by a special act of the Legislature of the state of Vermont, creating said court, within and for the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, Noah Downs aged fifty seven years, resident in Bennington in said county of Bennington who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war, as follows:
I served in the company, commanded by Capt. William Rowell in the regiment, commanded by Colonel George Root of the New Hampshire line, but I cannot recollect the number of the company or regiment. I continued in said regiment & company from the last of May 1778 to the first of April 1783 as near as I can recollect
as will appear by my original declaration on file in the War office, dated the 16 th day of May 1818 on which original declaration I have received a pension certificate bearing the number 12158
AND I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
The following is a schedule of all the real and personal estate, to wit:
1. old desk. 2 old razors & lather box, 1 old pine chest, 14 tbs flat, 1. Table. 1 Pig 3 months old, 1 fencing piece, 1 small iron pot 1. axe, 2. ... kettles, 1 silver watch broken, 1 old water pail, 1 old saddle almost worn out, 12 earthen plates, 1 bridle with the bits broken, 1 set tea cups & saucers, 1 doz. knives & forks, 5 junk bottles, 6 iron spoons, 1 old hoe, 1 candlestick, 1 shovel & tongs, 2 barrels, 1 spider, 3 white earthen bowls & 1 Pitcher, 1 debt due me of two dollars, 1 other ... of two dollars & 92 cents
I am by occupation a day laborer but have been able to labor but little since the month of January A.D. 1819 in consequence of severe sickness. I have 3 children residing with me to wit: Laura Downs aged 17 years, Rosy Downs aged 14 years last December & Clarissa Downs aged 9 years, my wife Margaret is 57 years of age is unwell frequently unable to take care of herself being subject to fainting turns two or three times every day. my daughter Laura Downs is very much out of health & is unable to do any thing to maintain herself & I owe two hundred dollars to sundry persons and am unable to support myself & family without public or private charity
Noah Downs
Sworn to and declared at Bennington in the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, on the 22 nd day of June 1820 in open court, before
Joel Pratt Clerk
I, Joel Pratt clerk of Bennington County Court - do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration, Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is 45 dollars and 92 cents upon which full proof it is the opinion of the court that all the property of the said Noah Downs is not sufficient to pay his just debts.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 28 day of June 1820
Joel Pratt Clerk of the Court for the county of Bennington

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of New York
County of Herkimer
ss.
On this nineteenth day of December 1833, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Herkimer personally appeared Noah Downs who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain William Rowell in the Regiment commanded by Colonel George Reed in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Vermont from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of New York where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the State of Vermont to the State of New York viz: that he has relations in New York where he now resides & also that he prefers the Country to which he has removed & believes that his interest will be promoted by his change of residence.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, } the day and year aforesaid. }
Hiram Norton Noah Downs Justice Peace Herkimer County N.Y.
¶ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrates, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The county Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
¶ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the Pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify, that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.

State of New York Dutchess County ss. Benjamin Corton of the Town of Poughkeepsie in the said County & State being duly sworn saith that Noah Downs, who has made oath & the within affidavit is the same person described in & who has subscribed the said affidavit & further saith not —
Benj. Horton
Subscribed & sworn on this 9th day of January 1834 before me, Hiram Nott Justice Peace
State of New York Dutchess County ss. I Hiram Nott a Justice of the Peace in & for said County do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Horton, who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing affidavit & that he is a person of truth and veracity & that his statement is entitled to full credit — In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of January 1834 — Hiram Nott J. P.

State of New York
County of Herkimer ss. I Julius B Nelson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Herkimer do hereby certify that Alvan Holton before whom the foregoing affidavit purports to have been sworn was on the day of swearing the same a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Herkimer duly commissioned & qualified & that I am acquainted with his handwriting & believe that his signature to said affidavit is genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & my official seal this Seventh day of February 1834 - Julius B Nelson Clerk
Julius B Nelson Clerk

10. 11. 1917 P.S. C.W.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
January 12, 1917.
8.45332
Sir:-
Referring to your request for information concerning a claim for pension now in file and to have same filed by the name of John Brown for his services in the late war, I have the honor to inform you that no such claim has been filed in this office. It is possible that you may have confused this with another claim. One John Brown, who in 1871 was a resident of Washington, was, at that time, the last surviving son of Isaac Brown, his son, Isaac, resided in the District of Columbia. In 1871, John Brown, then 71 years of age, was a resident of the District of Columbia. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps, and was honorably discharged from the service on the 10th day of March, 1865. He was a resident of the District of Columbia at the time of his death, which occurred on the 10th day of March, 1871. He was a resident of the District of Columbia at the time of his death, which occurred on the 10th day of March, 1871. He was a resident of the District of Columbia at the time of his death, which occurred on the 10th day of March, 1871. He was a resident of the District of Columbia at the time of his death, which occurred on the 10th day of March, 1871. He was a resident of the District of Columbia at the time of his death, which occurred on the 10th day of March, 1871.
Very respectfully,
W. H. Allen, United States Senator.
Deputy Commissioner.

17 Feb.
Sir
Your early attention on action is desired on this paper after each Dowens who wishes to be paid at the N.Y. York agency instead of the Vermont agency.
Yours truly J. Mann Jr.
J. S. Goddard Jr.

Country Land Bureau of Pensions.
Noah Downs
Revolutionary
Register of 1835 searched no record of claim on file
W.C.
May 29 - 91

1901-His, to right Hilton N.Y.
45332
July 3 - Albert H.W.
INVALID.
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File No. 45332
Noah Downes
Rev Rev War
Act: 18 March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3, Page 132
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